Tax revenue (% of GDP) in Ghana in 2023 — 12.39%. Ranked 89 in the world out of 111. Since 1990, the indicator has risen by 0.96 pp.
1990–2023 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Ghana
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12.39 | +0.1 pp |
| 2022 | 12.3 | +0.05 pp |
| 2021 | 12.24 | +0.9 pp |
| 2020 | 11.34 | −0.66 pp |
| 2019 | 12 | −0.25 pp |
| 2018 | 12.24 | +0.67 pp |
| 2017 | 11.58 | +0.52 pp |
| 2016 | 11.06 | −0.63 pp |
| 2015 | 11.69 | +0.44 pp |
| 2014 | 11.25 | +0.58 pp |
| 2013 | 10.67 | −4.7 pp |
| 2012 | 15.37 | +0.5 pp |
| 2011 | 14.87 | +1.48 pp |
| 2010 | 13.39 | +0.78 pp |
| 2009 | 12.61 | −1.28 pp |
| 2008 | 13.9 | +0.02 pp |
| 2007 | 13.88 | +1.34 pp |
| 2006 | 12.53 | −8.79 pp |
| 2005 | 21.32 | −0.43 pp |
| 2004 | 21.75 | +3.27 pp |
| 2003 | 18.48 | +0.98 pp |
| 2002 | 17.49 | +0.3 pp |
| 2001 | 17.19 | — |
| 1993 | 13.15 | +2.38 pp |
| 1992 | 10.77 | −2.39 pp |
| 1991 | 13.16 | +1.72 pp |
| 1990 | 11.44 | — |
The same indicator for neighboring countries — with links to their pages
Central government tax revenue as a percent of GDP, excluding compulsory social contributions and revenue from fines and penalties. A level of 15% of GDP is considered the minimum threshold at which a state is able to provide basic services and infrastructure.
Important: Only the central budget is counted — in federal states the overall tax burden is substantially higher.
Source: World Development Indicators (World Bank), license CC BY 4.0.
How much the state collects in a year — all revenue except foreign grants.
Public Finance Government expenseHow much the state spends in a year — including wages, pensions, benefits and interest on debt.
Economy Government consumption (% of GDP)The share of GDP taken by government final consumption spending.
Public Finance Government debtGross general government debt as a percent of GDP.
